The New South Welshman has been relentlessly heckled by the Leeds crowd this week
Steve Smith was embroiled in a tense exchange with England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow following the Australian vice-captain’s dismissal on day two of the Headingley Ashes Test . Australia was 2-72 on Friday afternoon when Smith clipped a half-volley from spinner Moeen Ali towards mid-wicket fielder Ben Duckett, caught for 2. After commencing his journey back to the sheds, Bairstow was overheard on the stump mics telling Smith: “See ya, Smudge.” The 34-year-old immediately spun around and barked: “What was that mate?” When the Yorkshireman didn’t reply, Smith called again: “Hey!” Bairstow responded: “I said cheers, see ya later.” Get all the latest cricket news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now! England spinner Moeen Ali addressed the incident in the post-match press conference, assuring reporters there was no lingering animosity between the two sides. “Somebody mentioned it to me in the change room, but I don’t know e